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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.38, 368.27 and 101.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.38, 368.27 and 101.11 is: 151.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.38 : 368.27 = 101.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.38/368.27 = 101.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.38x = 368.27 × 101.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.38x = 37,233.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,233.43/245.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.74

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